7 Space-Saving Items for Your Inner Minimalist

Angel Saunders
·5 min read

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After more than a year in a global pandemic and the possibility of spending more time inside thanks to new Covid variants, life can feel a little stressful and maybe even claustrophobic. Whether it’s reduced hours at the job or working from an overcrowded or tiny home, when space, money, and patience are running low adding a few upgrades to your house might just make you feel better.

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For minimalists who don’t have the square footage for huge gadgets and enormous electronics every inch counts. See below for a list of space-saving items that work in your home office or living room even if they happen to be the same space.

LG 43UP8000PUA 43″ 4K Smart UHD TV


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$476.79



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A slim TV is a great way to free up some space. The LG 43” 4K Smart UHD TV delivers crisp images with TruMotion 120 technology to reduce blur and sharpen details. This sleek TV can perform a multitude of tasks such as playing music, checking the weather, controlling your smart home, and more at the simple command of a voice; it comes with Alexa built-in. The Quad Core Processor 4K allows for an enhanced contrast giving you the ultimate viewing experience. You can also stream from the most popular apps via the webOS platform (click here for more 4K TVs that work for any space). If you want to save even more space, a mini handheld movie projector serves as a great option that gets up to a 50″ display and 80-minutes of continuous battery life. Don’t think you have the surface space for a mini-projector? Here’s a hack: use your ceiling instead of a vertical wall.

VIZIO M-Series All-in-One 2.1 Home Theater Sound Bar M21D-H8R


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$148



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Ditch the bulky speaker setup and save floor space with the VIZIO M-Series All-in-One 2.1 Home Theater Soundbar. This mountable soundbar is redesigned to give you both convenience and powerful performance. It features separate speakers and woofers delivering incredible sound without bothersome wires or cables. Expect immersive room-filling, floor-to-ceiling, virtualized 3D sound with the Vizio M-Series 2.1 Soundbar. Another space-saver, these 6.5″ Polk Audio’s 2-way premium in-wall speakers, which feature timbre-matched discrete recessed speakers to elevate sound quality, giving depth and clarity. More great soundbar options can be found here.

2020 Apple Mac Mini with M1 Chip


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$699

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A proper minimalist list doesn’t feel complete without a Mac Mini. This 2020 Apple Mac Mini with M1 Chip has three times faster CPU performance, up to six times faster graphics, and Apple’s most advanced Neural Engine for 15 times faster machine learning. A stunning amount of abilities are packed into this tiny chip and the Apple Mac Mini also offers the biggest collection of apps to date. The device features advanced security and privacy features to keep your data protected so you’re not worried about sensitive information being shared. Pairing the Mac Mini with a wireless mouse or a sleek keyboard will take your workspace to new levels.

12.4″ Surface Laptop Go


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$549.99



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Power through your work day or get those assignments done with Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go, their lightest laptop yet at just 2.45 pounds and 15.69 mm thin. With three different color options, the 12.4″ Surface Laptop Go can honestly go anywhere because it’s so light and compact. Expect quality video calls for those staff meetings with a built-in HD camera, and the battery lasts 13 hours before it needs to be charged. Another awesome feature: the laptop has OneTouch sign-in which activates by using your fingerprint on the power button.

Grsolul Wall Mounted Folding Table Drop-Leaf Table Floating Wall Desk


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Adapting to a smaller space can be a constant struggle. Eliminate the need to take up precious floor space by optimizing your wall. This multipurpose Grsolul Wall Mounted Folding Table acts as a place to eat, a place to work, or a place to store things. You can even adjust this floating table to be fully extended, semi-extended, or put away if it’s not needed to save space.

Siir TV Stand for TVs Up to 65″


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$295.99



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The Siir TV Stand works for TVs up to 65.” With dimensions of 51.18” x 17.71” x 13.78,” this slender TV stand has room for a small soundbar and also offers built-in lighting to add to the ambiance. The cabinet and shelving allow for storage space when you need it most, making this TV stand multifunctional and a great space to store decor items. The engineered wood is not only sturdy but gives this TV stand a high-end luxurious finish.

Cell Phone Holder for Laptop/Desktop


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$13.99



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If you find yourself constantly reaching for your phone throughout the workday this little gadget comes in handy. With this cell phone holder for your laptop or computer you can mount your phone for a more streamlined display, allowing you to watch both screens at the same time. It’s also adjustable so it can go the left or right side of your computer, and it adjusts to fit the size of your phone so you won’t have to worry about it slipping out and having to fix a cracked screen.

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